How to Make a Bed Frame with plans available

Learn how to make a Bed Frame with DIY Pete's video tutorial and bed frame plans. In this video I build a Queen size bed frame. You can easily modify the bed frame for any sized bed. I used Minwax Semi Gloss Polyurethane to finish and seal the wood.
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[@ndunguwanjenga4635]

Really loved how you did it. Simple and straight.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@amkatana567]

Another beautiful project! I would love to build one of these sometime. I built a patio bar from your videos and my husband and family loved it.

[@DIYPETE]

Hi Angela! Great job with the patio bar! Keep up the good work and thank you for subscribing!

[@jerrywise2236]

As an amateur with woodworker, I typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement. Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness [Link Here== *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . I now work like a genius. That is great!?

[@dhampto3157]

I built a similar bed a few years ago. When it came to adding the top board on the head/foot board I counter sunk the screws and used dowels to hide them instead of the putty. Once the finish went on it added a nice decorative touch. Awesome video!

[@DIYPETE]

Very cool! Thanks Dustin!

[@matthewbucci7798]

Thanks for the inspiration. I just made the bed for my guest room. I turned the headboard and footboard around and routed out each box. It came out great!!!!

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Matt! Nice work!

[@alexdejesus2731]

Thank you pete for sharing this dyi project, i made my bedframe following your plan

[@hayenon]

Great job. Love the bed. I think Im going to build one but out of maple wood. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@DIYPETE]

Bernard, that Maple bed is going to look beautiful. Have fun!

[@queeniecollins8810]

can I have the wood measurement please

[@joekosak9131]

I love how simple and no nonsense this bed frame build is. great job Pete. I will be adding this to my furniture collection. off too the lumber yard I go.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks, have fun with the build!

[@scottlecompte8970]

Hi Pete I got my plans and in the process of building my first full size bed frame it’s going really well thanks to your instructions . Watched the video about a hundred times. I like your channel I’m a loyal follower. See ya from down south

[@pgtips4240]

Very nice job. The only thing I would have done differently is ad quite a few more support slats for the matress. Beds are not just for sleeping on if you know what I mean.

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Paul! Ha, for sure. A few more slats will be a good idea. Cheers!

[@trueuno1]

Paul Gilfeather lol. they are also for the kids to jump up and down. lol

[@justinnorby3554]

Have this built for my daughter but she complains it wobbles and bangs against her wall when she moves . What can I do to fix this problem

[@iamepimethus]

justin norby kick her boyfriend out!

[@keithrobert5202]

PG Tips ho

[@botchedonce7159]

I sure like the designs you do. Thanks!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@marcdominguez847]

No complaints at all wow im blown away by how professional you presented your build and the execution. Great job and i cant wait to start mine.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Marc!

[@ACass-yr6lp]

this was so awesome! We took the plans and used them but extended it to king size and it came out fantastic! Thank you so very much

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome job!

[@beatthegov]

I love this. I'm going to be building one soon. Great job Pete

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Kevin and thanks for subscribing!

[@carlifeornolife8213]

I'm not building this but I watch all your videos because their really entertaining

[@petesveen]

Thanks for watching the videos!

[@juanditel]

nice job !!!!!👍

[@kaydavis1162]

I did this project using some old barn wood as the filler for the bed head and footer..it was awesome. Really my first furniture piece and I'm very proud of it.

[@DIYPETE]

Great work Kay!

[@charlespayne6938]

Nice looking bed. Heavy duty, too. I'll be watching the videos several times because I'm not a professional carpenter but have made quite a few things. I like that the designs are not highly complicated. Thanks.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Charles!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Nice bed frame and nice hat too!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you Jeff! You must be a Husker fan too eh??!

[@lewisway6811]

Simple, but very nice.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Lewis!

[@Tafonso2666]

Lewis Way I

[@andreleonard4754]

Absolutely beautiful work. Thank you for making this video. I have three bed frame to make and this is the best video I saw on KZbin demonstrating how to make a bet. Thank you again, and keep the work up.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@anthonyperkins5856]

this was the best bed make I've seen, nice and easy not too difficult.

[@deweysines3184]

Hey Pete thanks for the plans on your website! I built the bed and it came out amazing! I opted to go with yellow pine from the big box store. After spending days palm sanding the pickets I decided not to use them. I chose to go with 1”x10” pine boards and installed them vertically versus horizontally. It looks great! My 11 year old didn’t really care for the yellow Pine natural look so we decided to white wash it. I also added some trim and a top cap to the headboard and footboard. I don’t know how to upload pictures but I’d really like to know what you think. Once again thank you very much!

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Dewey! Sounds like it turned out really nice. I love whitewashing boards. I did that with my cedar siding on my home. Send project photos to kate @ diy pete .com ( no spaces ) - Cheers!

[@JasonBarre]

You have a thumbs up from me simply for wearing hearing protection and a face mask. Providing a positive, healthy example. Aside from that; great build!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you Jason! I appreciate it :)

[@ti5177]

Thanks for the great video - easy to follow and I love the design. I'm going to make a bed for me and one for my daughter. Part of my day job is finishing wood - staining, painting, etc. Minwax has developed an oil/water base hybrid poly that is easy to work with. It dries fast, has very little odor, and cures to a very hard finish. My final comment is that although some woods look good without stain, if you have time, I would recommend staining, Use a natural or clear stain if that's the look you want. The stain conditions the wood so it's like an additional coat of finish. It also romances the wood in a way that can't be achieved any other way.

[@DIYPETE]

Great to hear from you and thanks for the info!

[@casperscuts2627]

I love the rustic look of this project. I'm going to attempt to reproduce the results for our cabin. I hope it turns out as nice as your project.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome, have fun and good luck!

[@logansparks6004]

Hi... What are the pieces of metal called you bought off amazon? I would like to get some but cant find them.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for helping Logan out Doug! -- And if anyone else is reading through -- the link is in the description under the video as well. Cheers

[@nikkil1985]

DIY PETE how can I modify this for a full sized bed please. Looking to build this weekend.

[@fightingbear8537]

I got them off of ebay.

[@alishachandler5396]

About how much did all the materials cost?

[@DIYPETE]

Hi! I have more price info here: www.diypete.com/diy-bed-frame-and-bed-frame-plans/ -- with Covid, prices of lumber have gone up so you'd need to look into that a bit. Cheers!

[@williamanderson6250]

Total cost for wood ( Pine ) - $98 | Total project cost using Pine or Fir: $144 Total cost for wood ( Cedar ) - $221 | Total project cost using cedar: $267

[@jesseyjulson1967]

Really simple plans from start to finish. Made buying the lumber to building the piece vary simple. Thank you for making this.

[@DIYPETE]

Very welcome!

[@sarahhouserealestate5859]

Can’t wait to get started on mine. Most clear and efficient video I’ve watched yet. Thank you!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@TJ85234]

build an easy TV stand

[@DIYPETE]

Hi! Here is one I've built kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4ObfqqFr814qbc --- are you looking for a smaller version or more basic? If so I will add to the list!

[@TJ85234]

DIY PETE I'm wanting to build one similar to a workbench style. 4 4x4 legs, 2x4 supports and 2x6 slats. what wood is good? I build a workbench to start but I still had splitting. thanks pete!

[@randydavila8999]

Just finished the bed frame project. Came out great, easy plan to follow. Looking forward to more projects.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Soulgotha]

This looks fantastic. I'm definitely incorporating a few of these ideas into a bed frame I'm making.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@williamsione3806]

I like your way of explanation. Brief and clear. Thumbs up!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@MeghanMyrickGoose]

I did it!!!!! Thank you so much Pete. I love building...but don't know anything about it, I usually just make it up as I go. That method usually involves a few melt downs and lots of backtracking. This was like baking a cake. I used your directions, and then boom, a bed frame without swear words ;)

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Meghan, congrats! Awesome job and thanks so much for the feedback. Keep up the great work and have fun building!

[@ryanb963]

thanks pete. This looks great! ive watched several bed videos. this was the best looking/easy to follow one that ive seen. good job. Thanks for the idea, im planning to make this soon.

[@jeffjohansen3458]

Hey Pete, I just got done building this bed frame and I couldn't be happier. Ended up adjusting the dimensions to turn it into a king sized frame and then used a dark cherry stain to finish it. Thanks for all of the great videos! I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Jeff, Glad that the project turned out well for you! I'm sure the dark cherry stain looks awesome!

[@West.Property.Management]

I’m assuming you just extended the width by 16 inches and that’s all?

[@jeffjohansen3458]

That is correct. I added 16" to all of the boards that make up the width. I also took some scrap 4x4 and made a couple of mid supports that I attached to the slats, just for a little extra stability in the middle.

[@West.Property.Management]

Jeff Johansen Great, thank you!

[@moisessaldivar4156]

Excellent work Pete love the design and how you explain the process.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Moises!

[@shanewilson765]

Great video Pete. It's funny I've been thinking about trying to build Twin size bunk beds for 2 of the Grand Children and this really helps. Thanks really enjoy your videos. Have a Blessed Day

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Shane! So glad it helps. Have fun building those twin sized beds for the grand kids!

[@lisam1809]

wow that is most amazing bed ever you've made there. would like to see more videos of your work. awesome job

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Lisa!

[@timothyrobertson2989]

Thanks for making your plans available! Can't wait to build this frame, and check out some more videos. Definatly subscribing.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much Timothy! Good luck with the build!

[@juanlongoria9893]

Very good work... Muy buen trabajo.

[@DIYPETE]

Gracias!

[@lisardohuerta1656]

Good job Pete.looks really good.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Lisardo!

[@soyyo7266]

Wow.thank you so much.very well explain.

[@jamesfoskey2804]

I don't know why you don't have more subs. Very well done. My initial thought was to have the foot board facing the other way but after seeing the finished product, the way you having it better. Keep being awesome!

[@DIYPETE]

Hey James! Thanks so much for the kind words and for subscribing. I appreciate it! Yeah I toyed with the idea of changing the directions of the footboards but I think the 2x4 boards looked a little too blocky after asking a few friends. I think if the boxes were made differently and with a thinner board that it would look better. About half my friends liked the more clean look ( like I ended up doing ) and half liked the more rustic / farmhouse look. Thanks so much JAMES!!!! You are the man!

[@jeffreyturck274]

Very nice job, and so simple to do. That gives me encouragement to do a similar design

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@55vdub]

Really enjoyed this vid...perfect speed and clear uncluttered direction...subbed for sure!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. Cheers!

[@justsaying3354]

1 word...SKILLS! Awesome work my friend! great vid

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks

[@BradleyMakesThings]

Looks great and seemed pretty easy to build. Always a great combo!

[@petesveen]

Thanks Carter!

[@TwitcyTrain]

Thanks for the great plans! Almost done building it !

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Bryan!

[@jamespinckard4210]

Great job Pete. I love this kind of furniture and this piece is a thing of beauty.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much James! I hope all is well and have fun with the build if you decide to make one. Cheers from Montana and thank you for checking out the tutorial and for taking the time to comment.

[@jamespinckard4210]

Cheers back at 'ya Pete, from way off down here in Gerogia. Take care buddy.

[@danfearon1343]

good project. I'm going to build bed for daughter. I like the brackets vs permanent screws.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Dan! Yep, the brackets are super handy and make it easy whenever the bed needs to be moved. Cheers!

[@treadsurvival]

That looks amazing im gonna give this a try for the bed I'm building

[@DIYPETE]

Have fun building!

[@ashwag-3846]

This is by far the best woodworking book I have ever read, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . My woodworking teacher endorses it to all of his students. I am impressed how authors managed to write very detailed topics. I`m surprised by the material and didn`t have a tough time following the lessons..

[@nashvillan76]

This is great! Thanks for sharing. I’m going to build something similar but use reclaimed pallet wood for the pickets. It’s a little more work, but I think it will be worth it.

[@nashvillan76]

And love the Huskers hat.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks! Have fun with the project and GO BIG RED!

[@robertemmons2260]

I think that you just saved me at least a grand by watching your video, my wife was wanting a bed somewhat similar to that style. Now I can build her an entire bedroom set thanks to your design and tips. Now I need to hurry up and get my workshop built. It's been a long time since I was last in Bozeman, I use to live 10 miles outside of Columbia Falls headed towards Polebridge back in 1986. Kalispell, Whitefish, Hungry Horse Reservoir...just a few of the many places that I use to visit.

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Robert! You'll do a great job building a bed frame and I'm glad you'll be able to save a lot of money! Always fun to hear from a fellow Montanan. Cheers!

[@robertemmons2260]

After I got off work at midnight I went home and had excitedly shown my wife your video. Her response was that she loved it, and asked me if I can make her an entire bedroom set. Looks like that I'll need to hurry up and get my shed/shop built.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome! Good luck getting thats shop built!

[@josiahthalhofer1152]

Really appreciate your advice!

[@nestorfabiancordobavictori4586]

Is truly a very interesting project and of very good quality, congratulations !!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you Nestor!

[@TBow8888]

Nice bed... I love the look of Cedar! Your videos are great to watch.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much for subscribing T!

[@yucan100]

thanks, pete, I made chairs by your instruction, they are so sturdy and nice.

[@DIYPETE]

Thats great! Glad they turned out well for you!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Those fasteners for the corner work a treat! Great job man

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Robin! Yeah they are super slick. Cheers!

[@123024119]

Pete this bed frame is fab, another great vid! Thanks for sharing

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Paolo!

[@josemanuelmayagoitia1177]

Gracias Pete. Es una forma rápida y económica de hacer una buena cama. Feliz año nuevo!!

[@DIYPETE]

Gracias José! ¡Feliz año nuevo!

[@gislove8590]

Thank you for the video, inspiring me to do my self.

[@gent8940]

Thanks for making these videos! So educative!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@yahronmills7404]

Looks like a very solid build. Good job.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@joshuabrown9808]

Great video, great build, great people!

[@cleutondisneymaiasilva9197]

Gosto muito de seus vídeos. Sempre que posso visito seu canal.( Brasil)

[@DIYPETE]

Obrigado por assistir!

[@DeaPeaJay]

Those bed rail fittings are exactly what I was looking for. I wanted something that could be disassembled with ease. Using a lag screw seemed like a nightmare. Thanks!

[@DIYPETE]

The bed rail fittings are super convenient! Cheers Dave!

[@22lovejon]

Beautiful you made it look so simple. Great video I feel very relaxed and just subscribed fantastic 👍🏻

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much for subscribing!

[@carlburfeind1732]

thanks for the email Pete. Love seeing new videos from you. Great work! We just got a new king size bed might make this for it.

[@DIYPETE]

Sounds great Carl! Thanks for watching!

[@d.j.preston292]

Hi. Did you end up using these plans? Also did you need to add additional support in the center of it?

[@robc1765]

one of the better DIY bedframe videos on youtube, nice job Pete, subscribed :)

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much for subscribing Rob!

[@jennifercano2127]

Great work!

[@boozie2418]

Very nice build. I'm considering building an arched headboard bed frame. I was hoping to find a DIY on youtube. No luck so far. Thanks for your insightful video.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks

[@Jrza7x]

Amazing, you've inspired me to build one of these

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!! Have fun with the build!

[@levifare6921]

I like your videos you go step by step for people like me that over think projects.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for the feedback Levi!

[@levifare6921]

DIY PETE no problem

[@genescott7445]

I built this bed last week but a king size version...thanks a bunch for the plans..wish I could upload my picture of it...thanks again from Kaufman,tx

[@DIYPETE]

Great job Roy! Also, feel free to email a photo of it to the email on my contact page. Cheers! www.diypete.com/contact/

[@octaviogarcia9895]

Hey man, pretty nice job, watch this video make me start do mine!!

[@juanlongoria5050]

Muy buen trabajo Señor carpintero.

[@trueuno1]

looks good. I am thinking about building one like this with two matching night stand. thanks for your videos they are great.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much Leonard. I appreciate it! Good luck with the project and the nightstands. Thanks for subscribing and cheers from Montana! - Pete

[@andyallnighter253]

Just looked on youtube, to see about a bed. I really enjoyed your video on making this bed. I am going to build my wife and I a king size bed like this, thanks.

[@DIYPETE]

Have fun building the bed frame! Cheers

[@d.j.preston292]

Hi. O'm also thinking about using this plan. Did you have to add additional support in the center?

[@lewislinwood8654]

Great job. Looks amazing.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@daniboi79]

Great looking bed Pete.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Keith!

[@turtleclans1]

awesome, i'm gonna make 2 for my daughters. Thanks for sharing :)

[@DIYPETE]

Very cool, have fun!

[@bareknuckled9280]

always refreshing to see a DIY video with a simple, but sturdy build that's also good looking. Greetings from Cumming, GA!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks! I hope all is well down in Georgia.

[@bareknuckled9280]

all is good. purchased the plan for this last night. Perhaps a dresser or bookcase for a build video would be a suggestion I'd give. Loving the channel. thanks again!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much Bare! And have fun with the build :)

[@mattcolorz]

I generally can't nail the nails straight into an IKEA flat-pack so I'm hardly the intended audience here but there is something really soothing and entertaining about your videos! Not to mention that the end results are fantastic!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much for watching Matt! I hope all is well man. Looking forward to you getting into woodworking if it sounds like a un hobby for ya!

[@TheFerclauflo]

The only video that actually understand the need to dissemble the bed for moving 😍

[@DIYPETE]

Great!

[@barbkeen1221]

Awesome video! And the best part is that he made the bed at the end!! 😉☺🙂👍❤

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers!

[@nopelosi2012]

Thanks for a great video Pete! Very nice looking project. Liked & subscribed. Cheers. Another Pete in Montana 🤠

[@manoharanpallayil9107]

Great project. I think people under estimate the cedar picket. They are great with natural colour and very strong. I have built a King Size farm house bed using anna white plan with cedar pickets .

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

I gotta get one of those pocket hole jigs ! Sure looks like it simplifies building furniture projects ... great job n a simple design too ! Looks like only the bed rail brackets would be the hardest part of it all ..lol

[@DIYPETE]

You'll love a pocket hole jig. It's a great tool!

[@yasserm2011]

Thank you very much for a nice video.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@cecild.9314]

Great job. I like that bed frame. Thanks for the video.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@quimecam4205]

Nice build. you make it look very easy. excellent. thank you

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you for watching and subscribing Quime!

[@russpeaknuckel9525]

Nicely built !

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@SoCal_rnr]

Another Solid build Pete.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@cewenson]

Great vidéo and great project as usual. Thx Pete

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@rocketbunny7507]

good explaination.simple and easy.thanks

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks

[@robertmoreno3898]

Great job!!! Looks great!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you!

[@tejbirbasi]

made in king size, thank you very much sir!

[@d.j.preston292]

Hi. Did you need any extra support in the middle?

[@svmar12]

Great editing. Not too wordy. It had a very good pace. Kept me focused. I'll have to watch this vid a few times..

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you so much!

[@christopherAwaite]

This is a beautiful design thank you

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Doug!

[@dubiousjesse]

I’m going to build my kids twin bed. Just need to decide on the stain. Great video Pete!!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks and have fun with the build!